- As waves of youth-led protests sweep across major towns in Kenya, a group of young people from the Mt Kenya region has stepped into the national spotlight, demanding accountability from President William Ruto and rejecting the tribal framing of their grievances. The youths, united under the banner…
- Archbishop Maria van Megan, the Pope’s representative in Kenya, has urged the government to engage in dialogue with the nation’s youth, suggesting the approach could help end ongoing protests. Speaking at an Education Day event for a school sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a, Van Megan…
- Cole Palmer inspired a stunning Chelsea performance as they downed European champions Paris St-Germain to win the first edition of the newly expanded Club World Cup. The England attacking midfielder scored twice and set up a brilliant third goal for new signing Joao Pedro in a comprehensive 3-0 win…
- At least 30 people have been killed through mob attacks, with dozens of others injured in the last one week across the country. Killings have been reported in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru in the last one week, and often with official complicity. The surge has been attributed to a…
- Is President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza administration planning to rig the 2027 polls? This is the question that Kenyans are now asking. The concern has popped out after leaders allied to the President openly and brazenly talked down at Kenyans, claiming their community would rig the…
- Lawyer Miguna Miguna has thrown his weight behind former Chief Justice David Maraga as his preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, describing him as a principled leader who embodies the break Kenya desperately needs from its troubled political past. Speaking during an…
- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the official opening of the inter-institutional transfer window for students placed in universities and colleges for the 2025/2026 academic year. The period of transfer runs from July 14 to August 24, 2025,…
- A new political tide is sweeping across Bungoma following Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi’s decision to shift his gubernatorial ambitions from Nairobi to the border county. Wanyonyi’s unexpected move has unsettled Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa and immediate former Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, both of whom…
- Lawyer Miguna Miguna has taken a swipe at President William Ruto, accusing him of failing to act on a promise to prosecute former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i over his controversial deportation in 2018. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Miguna…
- Kenya reaffirmed its dominance in road racing as John Korir and Veronica Loleo produced stellar performances to win the men’s and women’s titles at the prestigious Boilermaker 15K road race in New York, United States held on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The event, recognised by World Athletics, turned…
- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a fresh and scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of leading Kenya into moral and political decay. Quoting the Bible and drawing comparisons to global dictators, Kalonzo labelled Ruto as the new face of corruption and poor governance…
- Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous country between 2015 and 2023, died in London on Sunday, a presidential spokesperson said. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m. (1530 GMT), following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s…
- Mumias East MP and 2027 presidential hopeful Peter Salasya sparked laughter in Murang’a after fronting Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata as his running mate for the 2027 elections. While addressing the crowd, Salasya stated that he and Kang’ata are among the few leaders capable of offering real…
- National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang’ula has publicly endorsed President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking during a church service in Igembe North, Meru County, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Wetang’ula defended Ruto’s track record and called on the residents to unite behind the Kenya…
- Kenya’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup were dashed on Sunday evening, July 13, 2025, after the national 15s side, the Simbas, fell 29-23 to defending champions Zimbabwe in a tightly contested Rugby Africa Cup semifinal at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. In a heated encounter…
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a strong statement following controversial remarks by Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Abdi Jehow, who publicly claimed that MPs from the North Eastern region would rig the 2027 elections in favour of President William Ruto. In…
- Law enforcement officers based in Mombasa have made a breakthrough after apprehending a person of interest following an operation targeting gangs terrorising residents. In a statement on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the arrest, revealing that it was made within…
- Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has firmly declared his intention to contest the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in the 2027 elections, asserting that no one can stand in his way. Addressing the residents of Kabuchai constituency on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Barasa called on Bungoma voters…
- KCB Bank are the champions of the inaugural Women’s Kenya Cup after sweeping aside arch-rivals Kenya Pipeline 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-22) in a dominant display at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena, Kasarani, on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The victory was more than just a trophy win it was…
- Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has strongly cautioned political leaders to choose their words carefully, urging them to avoid making remarks that deepen divisions within the country. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Wavinya emphasised the importance of restraint and…
- Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has reprimanded President William Ruto following his controversial order to police to shoot violent protesters stealing and attacking police in the leg. Speaking at a youth service graduation ceremony in Murang’a on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Babu Owino…
- Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi on Sunday, July 13, 2025, received overwhelming support from Kabuchai residents after announcing that he is done with Nairobi and now wants to serve the people of Bungoma as governor from 2027. The seasoned MP, who hails from Bungoma, began by reminding…
- South Mugirango MP and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro has boldly declared that Kenya’s political future is heading towards a powerful alliance in 2027 – a “coalition of the willing” led by President William Ruto and Raila Odinga. Speaking in Migori during a women’s empowerment…
- Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno has joined the growing list of leaders supporting former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s call for a national dialogue. Speaking in Rongo, Migori County, on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the lawmaker said the time has come for a serious conversation between the…
- South Mugirango Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Sylvanus Osoro has refuted assertions made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Raila Odinga has lost political relevance in Kenya. While addressing residents of Rongo, Migori County on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Osoro invited Gachagua…
- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Kenyans to reject hate and embrace progress amid national healing efforts. Speaking during a church service at Full Gospel Church of Kenya in Mutukanioin Njoro, Nakuru County, Ruku reminded Kenyans that while the country is still healing from…
- Kenya Prisons Queens have pipped the Directorate of Criminal Investigation to a podium finish following a win over the sleuths in the third-place playoff tie on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Wardens dominated in the first three sets to claim the needed win after a…
- Madira Girls High School captain Kimberly Agutu has registered her contentment with her team’s performance in the ongoing Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA). The girls suffered a setback at the hands of Butere Girls following a 1-0 defeat in the Western Region Championship finals on…
- Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has weighed in on the proposed national intergenerational dialogue recently suggested by ODM leader Raila Odinga. The dialogue, which was urged on Saba Saba Day, aims to foster unity among Kenyan youths around a common cause. Odinga framed it as a…
- The newly revamped Wang’uru Stadium is now complete, positioning Kirinyaga County as a rising hub for sports and economic growth. The 10,000-capacity stadium, featuring covered terraces and a freshly planted pitch, is expected to host both local and international sporting events. Principal…
- Newly appointed Commander of the Kenya Army, Major General David Kipkemboi Ketter, has challenged soldiers to observe professionalism while executing the mandates of safeguarding the motherland. Speaking after he visited Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops deployed under the African Union Support and…
- Police in Kuresoi North have stepped up peace efforts following heightened concerns over community tensions in the region. On Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Sub-County Police Commander led a high-level peace and security meeting at Chepkinoiyo Trading Centre, bringing together key stakeholders in a…
- Marsabit Mixed Secondary School has etched its name into Kenya’s rugby history books, qualifying for the National 7s Championship for the first time. Their remarkable run at the Eastern Region games has turned heads, with the team showing grit, heart, and ambition in equal measure. “Marsabit Mixed…
- After cementing their dominance as the Western Region football champions, Butere Girls High School have set their sights on the 2025 Kenya Sports Secondary Schools Association (KSSSA) national games. In a statement via its Facebook page on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after edging Madira Soccer Girls…
- President William Ruto’s administration has come under sharp criticism from the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), as political temperatures begin to rise ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a scathing rebuke posted on its X account on Sunday, July 13, 2025, DAP-K signalled a renewed…
- Siaya County Governor James Orengo has led celebrations, praising Siaya school students for their stellar performances in the regional games. Taking to his X early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, Orengo wrote, “Congratulations to Our Champions in the Nyanza Regional Secondary Schools Ball Games!…
- Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has hailed the recent refurbishment of the sports stadiums in the country, lauding the upgrades as a commitment by the government to nurture sport and talent development. Taking to his X page on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Omolo cited the refurbishment work…
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rallied Kenyans in the diaspora to fully back his mission of pushing President William Ruto out of power after one term. He has made a passionate plea for unity and political action during his address at the Ngemi Cia Ruraya event in Seattle, United…
- EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva has challenged African states to adopt the synergies of resource mobilisation as the continent grapples with limited resources to finance its development ambitions. Speaking at a high-level roundtable convened by the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, the…
- At the height of his 2022 electoral victory, President William Ruto stood as a self-styled “hustler”, a man of the people who promised a radical economic transformation and a clean break from the politics of dynasties. But fast-forward to mid-2025, and that revolutionary aura is beginning to fade.…
- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has delivered a warning to Kenya’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) rivals. Kenya are in Group A alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Angola, and Morocco, and McCarthy is confident his charges are ready for the continental showdown. “In…
- KCB Women’s Volleyball Club coach Japheth Munala hailed a change of strategy as key behind the team’s remarkable success against Kenya Prisons in the first semifinal of the Kenya Cup tie staged on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Nairobi. Speaking after emerging as the best side in a five-set thriller…
- Raila Odinga, the seasoned opposition doyen and enigma of Kenyan politics, stands at a historical crossroads, one that could either redefine his political legacy or dilute decades of unwavering struggle for democracy. As the face of a broad-based government now seemingly held together by fragile…
- Much is still unknown about what caused an Air India flight June 12 to crash, killing at least 260 people. The London-bound plane crashed shortly after taking off from an airport in the city of Ahmedabad, India, and ripped through the dining hall of a nearby medical college. It was India’s worst…
- Mexican officials have been negotiating for months in hopes of reaching a trade deal with Washington that would not devastate the country’s export-driven economy, but President Donald Trump upended those talks Saturday when he threatened to impose a 30 per cent tariff on Mexican imports,…
- Roots Party leader Professor George Wajackoyah has finally graduated from the University of Walden with a Doctor of Law degree. In a statement late on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Wajackoyah celebrated his achievement by sharing a video of how he was conferred a PhD in Orlando, Florida. The video…
- Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has exposed a scheme by some of his allies demanding monetary favours to throw their weight behind his gubernatorial ambition. Speaking on Saturday, July 12, 2025, the vocal legislator revealed that some undisclosed allies were demanding north of…
- Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has appealed to Kenyans to vote wisely in the upcoming polls. In a response on X on Saturday, July 12, 2025, Kagame implored Kenyans not to vote for political leaders who lie and want to perpetrate abductions in the country. Kigame made the sentiments in…
- Tanzania’s official opposition party, Chama Cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), has issued an update after claiming that Brenda Rupia, the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, was detained by Tanzanian authorities at the Namanga border while attempting to enter Kenya. In a statement…
- Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Saturday, July 12, 2025, came to defend his boss, President William Ruto, after his shoot-to-maim order sparked public outcry. In a video shared on his official X page, PS Raymond Omollo insisted that Ruto was handed over the country and he is mandated…
